Holy Smokes (Aisling Grey, Guardian, Book 4) |
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PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
Binding: Paperback
Dewey Decimal Number: 813.54
EAN: 9780451222541
ISBN: 0451222547
Label: Signet
Manufacturer: Signet
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 352
Publication Date: 2007-11-06
Publisher: Signet
Studio: Signet
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A new Aisling Grey, Guardian, novel from the author of The Last of the Red-Hot Vampires
Drake Vireo, the green dragon of Aisling's dreams, is finally ready to make an honest woman of her-if she can ever get him to the altar. Being stood up cools Aisling's jets, but not her passion, which is a good thing when Drake disappears and it's up to Aisling to find him. At least her doggie demon Jim is always at her side. Just call him a Guardian's best friend.
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Summary: Holy Smokes
Comment: In the fourth and what seems to be the final installation in the series, Drake and Aisling are finally getting married - as soon as she figures out how to get him to the altar!
As if the continued delay of their nuptials weren't enough Aisling must also deal with helping Drake fuel the warfare between the green and red dragons, beating Fiat (wyvern of the blue sept) off with a stick -- since he is still claiming Aisling as HIS mate, difficult family members who are popping out the woodworks and her demon dog, Jim, with his hilarious and smart-aleck commentaries.
It seems as though Aisling is finally learning how to get things under control as she is still in the process of getting used to her dual role as Guardian and Demon Lord.
This book is strictly for entertainment and is a fun read by and large.
Also, as other reviewers have stated, you definitely should start at the very beginning, as this is a series that you must read in order so that you are not lost - because there is a lot to keep up with.
I would be excited to see a 5th book set in place, but I do think that MacAlister did a good job of bringing it to a conclusion. 4 stars.
Customer Rating:
Summary: Still fun and entertaining
Comment: Holy Smokes is the forth installment of the Guardian series, and is as fun and entertaining as the other three in the series. The dragons remain as complex and mysterious as ever, which is possibly one of the more appealing aspects of the series (aside from Jim of course!). The addition of two new dragons and the possible re-emergence of the black dragon sept made for interesting reading as well as some great potential story lines. The power struggle within the blue dragons, and the "disappearance" of the red wyvern also has the potential for some interesting dragon politics in future books. Although, the way Aisling attains her freedom from being the blue wyvern's mate seemed just as little too "neat and tidy." The same could be said for the resolution of the Prince of Abaddon issue too, which thankfully appears to be over.
Aisling's ignorance of her duties and responsibilities was not as annoying in this book as they have been in the past. She did not seem quite as oblivious to her abilities and duties in this installment as she did in the last. In fact, she actually seems to be able to perform many of her "duties" with some level of competence, and takes more control in her own life. However, some of her interactions with Drake were a little obnoxious.
Jim remains his usual wise-cracking and humorous self, but it seemed he was relegated to the background a little more than usual in this book. Rene, while seen in this book, does not play a big role in the story. It seemed as if both Jim and Rene were pushed to the back in order to make room for Aisling's family and the demon steward, Tracie. The family does not captivate or make one laugh as much as Jim and Rene do; however, Tracie had could have been almost as funny as Jim.
The book is fun and entertaining to read, especially if you enjoyed the other three books in the series. If the third book had you questioning whether or not to continue with the series, consider giving the series one more chance, but you might want to borrow it from the library instead of paying for it. If you have never read any of the books, start at the beginning with Slay Me, because this is not a stand alone book, and you will likely be a little lost if you do not read the rest of the series first.
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Summary: I can't BELIEVE I'm saying this....
Comment: ...but there's TOO MUCH SEX in this book!!! By which I mean, honestly, it's just boring. Too much fire, too much panting, too many little bites and kisses, etc etc etc, frankly, ad nauseum. I have long enjoyed Ms. MacAlister's writing, plot and character development, and sexy love scenes, and recognize that I'm not reading Proust here (or whoever), but enough is enough -- and is, in fact, too much! Bleah. Who knew you could be bored by sex scenes?! But as it turn out, you can! I only hope my next read of hers focuses even just a little bit more on the story arc and character quirks at which she's usually so expert (which, by the way, is why she gets 2 and not 1 star for this effort).
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Summary: Done with This Series!
Comment: I have read all of the Aisling Grey books by "Katie Mac." I think I have come to the point, when they are getting too boring for me. Time for a different direction for this author.
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Summary: Holy Smokes
Comment: Aisling Grey is a Gurardian, a demon wrangler. She is also a demon lord. Aisling doesn't want to be a demon lord but doesn't know how to get out of it without upsetting the people of Abaddon who would then wreak havoc in the mortal world.
Drake Vireo is a wyvern, the leader of the green dragon sept. He and Aisling are mates, or were mates until Fiat, the wyvern of the blue dragons, cheated and made Aisling his instead.
Aisling has been damned; she now has the dark power within her. She is desperate to be rid of Fiat and marry Drake. Drake keeps disappearing though. Can they save the world, themselves, and be on time for their wedding?
Katie MacAlister's imaginative storylines, seductive heroes and witty heroines never fail to entertain and Holy Smokes is no exception. There is action, suspense, and drama along with out of this world scenarios and red hot passion between Drake and Aisling. This is the first Aisling Grey novel I have read. I felt a bit lost at times because there is a lot going on and a ton of back story, so I would recommend reading the books in order.
Nannette
reviewed for Joyfully Reviewed
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